Clippers

Kawhi Leonard (Back Spasms) Not To Miss Much Time

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1 year ago

March 14, 2024

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Kawhi Leonard (Back Spasms) Not To Miss Much Time

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kawhi Leonard is not expected to miss much time after an uncomfortable scene during Tuesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

The area of concern is the middle of the back, which is why he went home and couldn’t sit on the bench.

“I was told, simply, it was uncomfortable for him to sit in the arena and he just went home,” said Adrian Wojnarowski. “There is not significant concern around the Clippers that this is anything that is going to linger.”

Los Angeles is definitely dodging a bullet after seeing Kawhi play a tenure-high 58 games this season.

The Clippers’ fanbase saw Leonard leave the game and then the arena after tweaking his back. A lot of speculation led fans to conclude it was a back issue, but now medical professionals have confirmed it.

Here is the play:

INTERESTING: Fans are speculating a back injury for Kawhi Leonard on this play 😳

Watch it, as it does make sense the way he reacts and him being able to walk on his own out of the arena #NBA #ClipperNation #RaisedByWolves

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— CourtSideHeat (@courtsideheat) March 13, 2024

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James Harden Inching Towards Declining His Player Option

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2 days ago

June 5, 2025

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James Harden Inching Towards Declining His Player Option

According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, while James has expressed interest in staying with the Los Angeles Clippers, he is trending towards declining his player option for a better deal.

For those curious, his player option is worth $35.6 million.

With both sides wanting to continue their partnership, it’s expected his next contract extension will see him play through the 2026-27 season.

It’s unclear how much the veteran guard is seeking, as his current contract saw him making $35 million per season. Since 2022, Harden has been working off two-year contracts worth significant money.

Last season, in 79 games played, the 35-year-old averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. This is back-to-back seasons of playing 70+ games. The last time Harden played in 70+ games before then was back in 2018-19 with the Houston Rockets.

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Nicolas Batum Is Retiring After Next Season

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3 weeks ago

May 20, 2025

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Nicolas Batum Is Retiring After Next Season

According to the man himself, next season will most likely be the final season fans see Nicolas Batum, as he is ready to ride off into the sunset.

The 36-year-old has a $4.9 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers for next season, which he’s expected to pick up. Batum played in 78 games, averaging 17.5 minutes per appearance.

“There’s a very, very good chance that the next season will be my last,” Batum said.

He will be entering his 18th season in the NBA, and playing his sixth season with Los Angeles. In total, Batum has played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers.

In 1,131 career games, Batum averaged 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. He was a former first-round pick out of the 2008 draft class.

Ben Simmons

Clippers Sign Ben Simmons To Contract

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4 months ago

February 8, 2025

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Clippers have signed Ben Simmons to a contract for the remainder of the season. This comes shortly after the Brooklyn Nets bought out Simmons’ expiring contract.

Los Angeles had an open roster spot after acquiring Bogdan Bogdanovic, Drew Eubanks, MarJon Beauchamp, and Patty Mills in deadline trades.

The 28-year-old will join a stacked Clippers team with tremendous depth and playoff experience. They are currently 28-23 on the season, which puts them seventh in the West.